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MISSED CHANCE
Ann’s Big Boo Boo

She missed an opportunity to humanize her husband by talking about her struggle with MS.

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‘The Invisible Chair’
Hollywood’s Eastwood Diagnosis

Marlow Stern talks to Ben Affleck and more stars at the Telluride Film Festival about the infamous 'invisible chair' speech.

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How Did Mitt Do?

Romney made the biggest speech of his life Thursday night. Was it good enough to move the needle in a close election battle? Daily Beast contributors weigh in on all things RNC.

Romney’s Veep Trap

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A presidential candidate usually puts his mark on his party by choosing a running mate and shaping the convention. But this time the party is putting its stamp on the candidate.
Gerald Herbert

Not that Mitt Romney doesn’t have other problems right now, but think about this one. He’s on the verge, they say, of picking a running mate. He needs a person who will reassure the right wing in a big way, arguably even more so now that he’s having to apologize for capitalism.

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AUTOTUNE: Paul Ryan Trims the Fat

AUTOTUNE: Paul Ryan Trims the Fat

Before Mitt Romney's veep pick takes the stage at the Republican convention tonight, get to know the hunky congressman with this musical supercut. What's he really all about? Two words: muscle confusion.

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Striking Photos of the RNC

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The Big Finish

Republican candidate Mitt Romney stands with his wife, Ann, and kin as the third day of the RNC wraps up.
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The Highlights

5 Must-See Moments from the Republican Convention

5 Must-See Moments from the Republican Convention

Clint Eastwood delivers a crazy monologue and more memorable moments from Tampa.

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Express Yourself

Signs at the RNC

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Manufacturing Authenticity

Republican organizers are better known for order and industry than for loosey-goosey self-expression. At their convention in Tampa, however, they encouraged hand-painted signs that signal the emotional truth of their message....

Not Funny

Leave Chris Christie Alone

Enough With the Fat Jokes!

Enough With the Fat Jokes!

From Chris Matthews to Mark Shields, WATCH VIDEO of the most egregious jabs at Chris Christie’s weight.

by Abby Haglage

Earworm

Soundtrack to the Convention

Hear the RNC Playlist!

Hear the RNC Playlist!

From ‘American Idol’ vet Taylor Hicks to Christian rockers The Kantinas, the songs of the convention.

by Brian Ries

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